The course aims to introduce of major cultured species of invertebrate and to teach their culture techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Aynur LÖK, Prof. Dr. Osman ÖZDEN, Prof. Dr. Gürel TÜRKMEN

Learning Outcomes

1

To introduce commercially important invertebrate species

2

To have basic knowledge on invertebrate species

3

To adapt the species culture conditions and to use knowledge for targeted production

4

To have ability to compare and develop using their knowledge on culture strategies of invertebrate species

5

To have knowledge on Crustacean species and learn culture techniques

6

To have knowledge on Echinoderm species and ability to make larvae and juvenile culture

7

To learn general terminology on sponges and understand culture advantages

8

To have an understanding on larvae and juvenile culture of Mollusk species

9

To create general awareness about integrated culture of invertebrate species for environmentally friendly culture

10

To have an understanding that invertebrate aquaculture is a discipline that requires”life-long” learning

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Introduction of major cultured invertebrate species, history, major characteristics, development and present status of their aquaculture, design and construction of hatcheries and farms, feed and feeding, culture techniques and harvesting.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week

Theoretical

Practice

Laboratory

1

History, development and present status of invertebrate species.

2

Definition of important invertebrate species and their general characteristics

3

Commercially important Mollusk species, their present status in Turkey and over the world

4

General characteristics of Mollusks

5

Culture Techniques

6

Commercially important Arthropoda species, their present status in Turkey and over the world

7

General characteristics of Arthropoda

8

Midterm exam

9

Culture Techniques

10

Commercially important Echinodermata species, their present status in Turkey and over the world